Attorney - Trust Administration - Hybrid Remote

Jobot; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Attorney focused on Trust Administration for a hybrid remote role in Pasadena, CA. A J.D. and active California Bar license are required, with 4+ years in trust administration.

You will handle post-death trust administration, distributions, asset allocation, and beneficiary communications, and draft trust accountings and related documents. Coordinate with CPAs on fiduciary tax matters and draft correspondence as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. and CA bar license required.
• 4+ years of trust administration experience.
• Experience handling post-death trust administration and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Post-death trust administration and distributions.
• Asset allocation and beneficiary communications.
• Prepare and review trust accountings and related documents.
• Address questions regarding trustee duties, distributions, and liabilities.
• Coordinate with CPAs on estate and fiduciary tax matters.
• Draft related legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Trust administration

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

J.D. and California Bar License

Job description

Attorney - Trust Administration - Hybrid Remote

$125000 - $225000 per year | Pasadena, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

Attorney - Trust Administration - Hybrid Remote / Pasadena - Up to $300k Total Comp - Award-Winning Mid-Sized Firm!

A bit about us:

Headquartered in Pasadena and serving clients across California, we are the region's largest and most established law firm with more than a century of history and over 50 attorneys firmwide. Drawing on nearly a thousand years of combined experience, we provide strategic counsel to families, businesses, developers, municipalities, and high net worth individuals across trust administration, estate planning, real estate, tax, business law, and public agency matters. Our trust administration team is integral to that work, helping clients navigate post-death administration, trust accounting, and estate resolution with clarity and care. We foster a culture grounded in integrity, transparency, and collaboration - offering attorneys the autonomy, support, and advancement opportunities to build a long-term career.

Why join us?

• Base up to $225k (DOE) + structured performance-based bonuses - up to $300k total comp
• Quarterly bonus cadence - billable hours, originations, and collections
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, sick, and paid holidays

Job Details

• Work closely with partners and fiduciaries on post-death trust administration
• Handle trust distributions, asset allocation, and beneficiary communication
• Prepare and review trust accountings
• Address legal questions related to trustee duties, distributions, and liabilities
• Coordinate with CPAs on estate and fiduciary tax matters
• Draft related legal documents and correspondence

Looking For:

• J.D. and active California bar license - open to experienced Trust Administrators
• 4+ years of experience in trust administration

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